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point
/pɔɪnt/
释义与例句
n.
1
An idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written.
要点, 观点, 意思
I see your point, but I don't agree
我明白你的观点，但我不同意
2
The purpose or reason for something
目的，意义
What's the point of waiting?
等待有什么意义？
3
A unit used for measuring the score in a game, sport, or test
分数，点数 (比赛或考试中)
The team won by two points
该队以两分的优势获胜
4
a particular spot, place, or position
点, 地点, 位置
The water reached boiling point quickly
水很快达到沸点
v.
1
To show someone where something is by moving your finger or an object toward it.
指，指向 (用手指或物体指向某处)
Don't point your finger at me!
别用手指着我！
记忆技巧
Get the point：明白意思（领会要点）。
Beside the point：无关紧要，离题了。
To the point：言简意赅，切中要害。
At this point：此时此刻。
在表达小数点时，比如 2.5，美国人读作 "two point five"。
如果你在争论中想让对方直接说重点，可以说："Get to the point!"（开门见山吧！/ 说重点！）